6 Things You Can Do to Become a Morning Person

At 6 a.m., you might barely have the energy to chug a cup of coffee, let alone go for a run, plan out your day, and start your to-do list.

While it’s tempting to sleep in, waking up with the sun has its own perks—follow these simple tips, and you might even look forward to getting out of bed.

1. STOP SLEEPING IN ON WEEKENDS
It confuses your system, says Frank Scheer, Ph.D., a neuroscientist at Harvard Medical School in Boston.

6 Things You Should Do With Your Wife As Soon As You Wake Up

When your alarm goes off, the first thing you probably think of is your to-do list: Get the kids ready for school. Pick up your dry cleaning. Turn in that presentation to your boss.

But there’s one major thing you’re probably forgetting: the person right next to you.

Sure, you think about your partner. You send each other texts throughout the day, and you both put in the effort for an occasional date night. But do you actually take the time every day to truly pause and connect?

The morning is the perfect time for this—not only because what you do first thing can set the tone for the rest of the day, but because you haven’t already gotten bogged down with other responsibilities.